Android 17 finally enables partial screenshots, but not for everyone
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 has enabled previously hidden partial screenshot features by default, primarily for large-screen devices such as tablets and PCs.
- The updated screen recording toolbar allows users to capture screenshots of specific split-screen windows, custom-selected areas, or the entire screen, including App Bubbles and multi-window apps.
- On phones, enabling the partial screenshot feature results in an unoptimized, oversized toolbar UI, indicating it is not yet fully supported for smaller screens.
- The partial screen recording feature remains disabled by default, limiting users to recording either an active window or the entire screen, with hopes for future activation.
- These improvements are part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance the screenshot and screen recording experience on Android devices.